Articles tagged as: coronavirus
September 13, 2021
Indiana Surpasses 900,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Hits Milestone In Just Four Weeks
The most recent 100,000 cases were reported over the course of four weeks -- a little less than half of which have been reported since Sept. 1.
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Purdue Warns 300 Students, Employees Over COVID-19 Policy
About 300 Purdue University students or employees face disciplinary action for failing to comply with the school’s mandatory COVID-19 testing for those who haven’t provided proof of vaccination.
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Top Lawmakers Announce Plan To Preserve School Funding Despite Student Quarantines
In a letter sent to schools Friday, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) outlined a plan for lawmakers and the Indiana Department of Education to ensure full funding for students learning in-person during the fall semester.
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Federal COVID Relief Could Make Indiana Schools Better — But Only For A Few Years
Indiana schools will get nearly $2.6 billion, targeted to those that serve more low-income students. The money offers an unusual test of whether spending more on education will improve outcomes for children.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2021
Coronavirus: Indiana Works To Expand Testing, Lawmakers Plan To Preserve School Funding
The weekly roundup of COVID-19 news: Indiana’s COVID-19 cases dip slightly following Labor Day weekend. Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is a "bridge too far." And the Indiana Department of Health hires a company to help expand testing as demand continues to rise.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2021
Indiana Aims To Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity, Hires New Company
The state's contract with Kentucky-based Gravity Diagnostics will run through June of next year, with an option to extend it further if needed.
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Holcomb Calls Biden COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 'A Bridge Too Far'
In a statement, Gov. Eric Holcomb said he draws a line at the government imposing a mandate.
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Court Hears Arguments On Emergency Powers Law's Constitutionality
The law, HEA 1123, allows the legislature to call itself into session during a public emergency -- like, for instance, the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Eric Holcomb sued, arguing the law is a breach of separation of powers.
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Indiana Business Groups Disagree With Federal Vaccine Mandate
Several major companies in Indiana including Eli Lilly, Anthem and Roche Diagnostics said they will require COVID-19 vaccines for their employees.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2021
COVID-19 Patients Strain Indiana Hospitals As Virus Surges
The state Health Department’s latest report showed that the current COVID-19 surge has boosted Indiana hospitalizations to 2,513 patients as of Tuesday.
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